Records

"Records" have two meanings at CrossFit Mount Olympus, and we will give you opportunity to use both today!  The first definition of "record" is a verb meaning, "to set down in writing : furnish written evidence of," You should be keeping a constant record of your workouts.  We will be checking those this week.  It doesn't matter how you record it.  Some take a picture of the whiteboard, others record workouts in a notebook.  We have Success Journals available for $5 to make recording easier.  

The second meaning of "record" is an adjective meaning, "of, relating to, or being one that is extraordinary among or surpasses others of its kind."  Today you have opportunity to set a Personal Record (PR) in the Clean and Jerk.  These two types of records go together.  First, you have to accomplish something extraordinary- a record, then you have to RECORD your accomplishment. 

Today's Workout

Clean and Jerk, 1 Rep Maximum lift

From the moment of the first lift, you have 10 minutes to set a Personal Record.  Take as many attempts as you like, and use the entire 10 minutes. 

Watch Olympic Gold Medalist Pyrros Dimas compete at the 1996 Olympics.  Pay attention to how fast he pulls himself under the bar and rotates his elbows into the rack position on the clean.

Today's Endurance Workout

Time Trial (100% effort)

At least 3 hours before or after Today's Workout, do ONE of the following:

Swim 800 meters

Bike 20 miles

Run 5k

Row 5k